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Obacunone is a highly oxidized triterpenoid limonoid isolated from citrus plants. Obacunone exerts its anticancer effects by inducing apoptosis. Obacunone also protects retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells from ultraviolet (UV) radiation (UVR)-induced oxidative damage.

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Obacunone Chemical Structure

Obacunone Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 751-03-1

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Description

Obacunone is a highly oxidized triterpenoid limonoid isolated from citrus plants. Obacunone exerts its anticancer effects by inducing apoptosis. Obacunone also protects retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells from ultraviolet (UV) radiation (UVR)-induced oxidative damage[1][2][3].

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
J774.A1 IC50
83.61 μM
Compound: 5
Antiinflammatory activity in mouse J774A1 cells assessed as reduction of LPS-induced nitric oxide production treated 2 hrs before LPS addition measured after 20 hrs by using Griess reagent
Antiinflammatory activity in mouse J774A1 cells assessed as reduction of LPS-induced nitric oxide production treated 2 hrs before LPS addition measured after 20 hrs by using Griess reagent
[PMID: 23688954]
MCF7 IC50
0.02 μM
Compound: 11g
Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells incubated for 48 hrs by [3H]-thymidine incorporation assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells incubated for 48 hrs by [3H]-thymidine incorporation assay
[PMID: 33289552]
MDA-MB-435 IC50
6.8 μM
Compound: 11g
Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-435 cells incubated for 48 hrs by [3H]-thymidine incorporation assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-435 cells incubated for 48 hrs by [3H]-thymidine incorporation assay
[PMID: 33289552]
SW480 IC50
56 μM
Compound: 11g
Antiproliferative activity against human SW480 cells incubated for 72 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human SW480 cells incubated for 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 33289552]
In Vitro

Obacunone (1-50 μM; 48 h) effectively inhibits UVR-induced cytotoxicity[2].
Obacunone (25 μM; 1 h+12 h) improves UVR-induced oxidative damage in ARPE-19 cells and inhibits reactive oxygen species accumulation, mitochondrial depolarization, lipid peroxidation, and single-stranded DNA accumulation in human ARPE-19 cells[2].
Obacunone (25 μM; 1 h+12 h) slows UVR-induced apoptosis in human ARPE-19 cells and murine RPE cells[2].

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In Vivo

Obacunone (10 mg/kg; ip; single dose) inhibits Bleomycin (HY-108345)-induced lung inflammation and fibrosis in B6 mice[3].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Molecular Weight

454.51

Formula

C26H30O7

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O=C(OC1(C)C)C=C[C@]([C@@]1([H])C2)(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]([C@H]5C(O[C@H]4C6=COC=C6)=O)(O5)[C@]3(C)C2=O

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (220.02 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.2002 mL 11.0009 mL 22.0017 mL
5 mM 0.4400 mL 2.2002 mL 4.4003 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.50 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.50 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.75%

References

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 2.2002 mL 11.0009 mL 22.0017 mL 55.0043 mL
5 mM 0.4400 mL 2.2002 mL 4.4003 mL 11.0009 mL
10 mM 0.2200 mL 1.1001 mL 2.2002 mL 5.5004 mL
15 mM 0.1467 mL 0.7334 mL 1.4668 mL 3.6670 mL
20 mM 0.1100 mL 0.5500 mL 1.1001 mL 2.7502 mL
25 mM 0.0880 mL 0.4400 mL 0.8801 mL 2.2002 mL
30 mM 0.0733 mL 0.3667 mL 0.7334 mL 1.8335 mL
40 mM 0.0550 mL 0.2750 mL 0.5500 mL 1.3751 mL
50 mM 0.0440 mL 0.2200 mL 0.4400 mL 1.1001 mL
60 mM 0.0367 mL 0.1833 mL 0.3667 mL 0.9167 mL
80 mM 0.0275 mL 0.1375 mL 0.2750 mL 0.6876 mL
100 mM 0.0220 mL 0.1100 mL 0.2200 mL 0.5500 mL
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